Agriculture and Forest Environment | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

About Agriculture & Forest Environment

The health and vitality of our lands, waters, and communities support our way of life and economy in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment works to sustain, promote, and enhance Rhode Island's agricultural viability and preserve, manage, and promote healthy forests and community trees for today and for generations to come.

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Animal Health Program

RI Grown: Eat Fresh, Buy Local

Produce Safety Program

Agriculture Grant Opportunities

LASA Grant Program

Pesticides Program

Urban Forestry Program

Forest Health Program

Wild Fire Program

Spotted Lanternfly

Box of red apples with RI Grown bumper sticker

RI Grown: Get Fresh, Buy Local!

Farmers market at Fishermen's Memorial State Park

Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grants Program

Forestry staff conduct a controlled burn at Nicholas Farm Conservation Area

Wildfire Training, Resources & Prescribed Burning

Planting of community tree

Urban & Community Forestry Program

Upcoming Events

Mar 21

Preserving & Growing Agriculture & Seafood Industries re: 2023 Rhode Island Food System Summit Follow-On Event

2:00pm 5:30pm

Mar 25

12th Annual Soil, Plant, and Organic Methods Course

1:00pm 7:00pm

Mar 30

First Spring Tree Walk: Old Beach Road Neighborhood

9:00am 10:00am

Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment

Ken Ayars, Chief
RI Department of Environmental Management
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908-5767
Phone: (401) 222-2781 ext. 2774500